Congressman Polis announces baby girl has joined family

Congressman Jared Polis and his partner Marlon Reis announced Friday morning a baby girl has joined their family.

"I am delighted that our nation's birthday is also Cora's. This will be my first Fourth of July in years that I won't be out flipping pancakes in Superior or marching in a parade in Fort Collins. I think I'm going to miss the fireworks for the first time in my life, but my first daughter is far more thrilling," Polis said in a statement.

The couple already has a son, Caspian Julius, who is 2½ years old and is nicknamed "CJ."

As with CJ's birth, Polis is revealing few details, saying the birth would remain a private family matter.

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